@growinginthegarden: Some of the benefits of growing cover crops include: • Cover crops can lower soil temperatures by keeping the soil surface shaded. • There is less water lost through evaporation from the soil’s surface. • Cover crops add organic matter to the soil and feed the microorganisms. • Over time, cover crops can improve soil fertility, structure, and moisture capacity. • Cover crops attract and support native and beneficial insects and pollinators. • Summer rainfall will soak into the soil with plants and established root systems rather than running off or eroding the soil. Cover crops often suppress weeds. ⁣Did you grow a cover crop over the summer? It may be time to cut it back. ⁣ When they begin to bloom, cut off at soil level. Leave plants on top of the soil and cover with compost. I also like to top it with mulch. ⁣ ⁣ Wait 2-3 weeks to allow the crops to break down, and you’re ready to plant. ⁣ ⁣ #covercrops #growinginthegarden #gardeningtips #vegetablegarden #buckwheat #organicgarden #desertgarden #arizonagarden #hotsummergardentip

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